University of Minnesota Interview Questions & Reviews in Minneapolis-St. Paul, MN Area
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Updated Jan 21, 2012 – Interview questions and reviews posted anonymously by interview candidates.
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Admissions Coordinator at University of Minnesota
Posted Jan 21, 2012
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4.0
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2010 in Minneapolis, MN (took 2 weeks)
The interview itself was held with the Director; I only had one interview where I was told that I was one of three people they were interviewing. The atmosphere was comfortable and the interview itself, while more difficult than others I have experienced, still felt more like a conversation than like I was being "grilled" with question after question.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Executive Assistant at University of Minnesota
Posted Nov 29, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Received and Declined Offer
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Interviewed Jun 2009 in Minneapolis, MN (took a day)
The University only allows online submissions though its HR portal, so this was how I applied. From knowing people who work at the University, I must say that this process is ridiculous. If you miss mentioning one single task that is required for the position (like not putting down that you know how to answer a phone, even though you've been a secretary for ten years), your application is rejected.
I was called for an interview for a union-represented executive assistant position in the Office of the Vice President for Research, so the interview had to go completely according to the union mandates. There were three people present during the interview and the questions were stock questions that asked about my general skills. After the interview, I was offered the position but was appalled at the amount of pay they offered. They said that the union stipulated what pay could be earned, but I did some investigating on pay, which is made public, and found that the union excuse was a load of bull. I've since learned from employees that low-balling in the pay negotiation phase is rampant and that its not unheard of at all to find out that a gullible supervisor with 10 years experience isn't earning as much as a new hire working for them. It's all a lot of lies apparently.
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Reason for Declining
The amount of pay was ridiculous.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Group/Panel Interview.
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Computer Support at University of Minnesota
Posted Nov 6, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jan 2009 in Minneapolis, MN (took a day)
I was asked general work related questions about my resume and technical questions related to the job.
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I applied In-Person and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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IT Helpdesk Technician at University of Minnesota
Posted Mar 10, 2011
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2010 in Minneapolis, MN (took a day)
The interview was fairly easy. There were some situational questions and some technical questions about computers. It was very easy going, as one would expect from a student job. It was a very enjoyable experience. If you know how to troubleshoot computers on a basic level, you should have no problem.
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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Peer Advisor at University of Minnesota
Posted Feb 22, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2011 in Minneapolis, MN (took 1 week)
Submit application, interview with assistant director
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I got the interview through a College or University and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Classroom Support at University of Minnesota
Posted Feb 4, 2011
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Aug 2010 in Minneapolis, MN (took a day)
Simple interview for a work study based position.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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Postdoctoral Research Associate at University of Minnesota
Posted Jul 13, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Apr 2008 in Minneapolis, MN (took a day)
I submitted my resume and research summary to the contact info by email and since my qualifications are very closely matched to the job qualifications, I got an email from the professor asking some questions about my time line, general questions about my previous experiences, etc and what would be a good time for me to visit the campus and interview.
They asked me to buy the plane ticket and I got instructions on accommodations and the schedule for the day of the interview.
The day before the interview, the professor came to the hotel and took me to dinner. We chatted mostly about the potential project and about the city.
The day of the interview, I presented my work in front of the research group. They asked questions related to the talk. Then it was one-on-one talk with the Prof followed by lunch. Then I got a tour of the facilities by the staff and a tour of the lab by the students. It takes awhile to go from building to building since the U is big. At the end of the day, I met the Prof again in her office, and basically was told that I will be offered the job, but no specifics. A week later, I got the offer and since I like the research facilities, I took the job.
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a Presentation.
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Human Resources at University of Minnesota
Posted Jul 8, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Neutral Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Feb 2010 in Minneapolis, MN (took a day)
It was just an average interview. I think there were a lot of applicants.
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I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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LEED Coordinator at University of Minnesota
Posted Jun 27, 2010
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3.0
Average Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Interviewed and No Offer
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Interviewed Mar 2010 in Minneapolis, MN (took 1+ week)
I found the interview to be straightforward. A duo of supervisors read through a list of standard questions recommended by the University. It was a wide-ranging discussion with plenty of give and take. By the end I felt like I had a good understanding of what they were looking for and my expectations were met.
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Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview and a Group/Panel Interview.
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Program Project Specialist at University of Minnesota
Posted May 26, 2010
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2.0
Easy Interview
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Overall Positive Experience
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Received and Accepted Offer
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Interviewed Jul 2008 in Minneapolis, MN (took a day)
It was a very good experience. I went in and they asked me questions about my experience and I had the job by 11am that morning.
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Negotiation Details
I didn't negotiate.
Other Details
I Applied Online and the interview consisted of a 1:1 Interview.
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